**Lesson Plan: Planting of Bean Seeds**
**Grade Level**: Nursery 1
**Duration**: 45 minutes
**Subject**: Social Habits
**Topic**: Planting of Bean Seed
**Objective**:
- To introduce the concept of planting and caring for a seed.
- To develop fine motor skills through planting activities.
- To understand the responsibility and social habits involved in caring for a living thing.
**Materials Needed:**
- Bean seeds
- Small pots or planting cups
- Potting soil
- Small gardening tools (trowels, spoons)
- Watering cans
- Labels and markers
- Storybook about plants (optional)
**Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up**: Begin with a welcome song to engage the children.
- **Discussion**: Show the children a bean seed and a picture of a fully grown bean plant. Explain that today they will learn how to plant a seed and take care of it so it can grow into a plant.
- **Storytime (Optional)**: Read a short, engaging story about a plant growing from a seed.
**2. Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- **Teacher's Demonstration**: The teacher will demonstrate the steps of planting a bean seed:
1. Fill a small pot or planting cup with potting soil.
2. Make a small hole in the soil with a finger.
3. Place a bean seed in the hole.
4. Cover the seed lightly with soil.
5. Water the soil gently with a watering can.
**3. Hands-On Activity (15 minutes):**
- **Student Planting Activity**: Each child will receive a small pot, some potting soil, and a bean seed. With help from the teacher and assistants, children will follow the steps demonstrated.
- **Labeling**: Help each child label their pot with their name using markers and labels.
**4. Care and Responsibility (5 minutes):**
- **Discussion on Caring for Plants**: Talk to the students about how plants need sunlight and water to grow. Explain that they will need to water their plant regularly and check to see how it is growing.
- **Social Habits**: Emphasize the importance of being gentle and caring, both with plants and with each other.
**5. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes):**
- **Sharing Time**: Invite children to share what they enjoyed about planting their seed.
- **Closing Song**: Sing a goodbye song or a song related to plants growing.
**Assessment:**
- Observe the children's participation and enthusiasm during the planting activity.
- Check if they can follow the steps of planting a seed.
- Assess their understanding of the basic needs of a plant through the discussion.
**Extension:**
- **Growth Diary**: Create a simple growth diary where students can draw or stick pictures of their plant's growth over time.
- **Follow-Up Activity**: Plan a follow-up activity where children can observe the sprouting seeds and discuss any changes they notice.
**Note to Teachers:**
- Ensure all materials are prepped beforehand.
- Be ready to assist children with fine motor tasks.
- Keep the lesson engaging and age-appropriate, using simple language and positive reinforcement.
This lesson plan will not only teach children about planting seeds but also instill early concepts of responsibility and care, laying the groundwork for good social habits.